Steve focuses his litigation and arbitration practice on government contracts, renewable energy, and construction projects. He began his career litigating construction disputes on federal government projects, but clients quickly began looking to Steve for guidance on all of their government contracting needs.

He now assists clients across the industry spectrum who contract with, or accept grants from, the federal government. Steve has represented clients in bid protests and claims litigation at both the state and federal level in numerous jurisdictions across the country. He also has guided clients through numerous audits, internal investigations, and due diligence matters, as well as other contract compliance and administration issues.

In the renewable energy arena, Steve represents owners and developers of wind, solar, and hydroelectric projects with all of their project construction and operation issues. He has extensive experience in the preparation and pursuit of warranty claims, and has successfully litigated or settled disputes against several of the world’s top original equipment manufacturers and EPC contractors. He also counsels owners and developers on corporate matters that affect day-to-day operations. Steve enjoys the challenge of viewing an issue from all vantage points to create a coherent case for clients.

Successfully obtained dismissal in breach of contract action against hydroelectric developer and investor-owned utility brought by former owner of plant.

Represented wind energy developer in litigation against major balance of plant contractor and engineering firm.

Government Contracts

Represented technical, professional and scientific services company in multiple GAO bid protests challenging award of Air Force contract for technical support services. Actively participated in drafting and presentation of expert testimony supporting challenge to agency's technical evaluation and corrective action.

Represented successful offeror in defending three GAO bid protests challenging award of $350 million Corps of Engineers contract for remediation of nuclear waste.

Represented construction contractor in protests involving contracts for (i) construction of Army Reserve Center in New York; (ii) renovation of Army barracks in New Jersey; and (iii) relocation of maintenance facility at national park in New Jersey.

Represented health IT contractor in connection with task order protest before GAO and then U.S. Court of Federal Claims under government-wide acquisition contract for markup and quality assurance of public access journal manuscripts for National Institutes of Health.

Successfully mediated and converted default termination of X-ray inspection solutions company in contract with Defense Logistics Agency-Aviation to construct and install radiographic shielded enclosure to be used by Navy's Fleet Readiness Center Southwest in San Diego, California.

Advised small aerospace company in connection with convenience termination of four subcontract purchase orders issued for modification of aircraft to perform flight testing for Navy's Multi-Stage Supersonic Target Project.

Advised private liberal arts university on several grant administration issues, including time and effort reporting, institutional base salary compliance, procurement standards and conflicts of interest policies.

Represented independent K-12 school district in connection with performance and closeout of JobLink contract funded by federal grant.

He is both a hockey fan and player. Steve loves cheering on the Washington Capitals, his favorite professional hockey team, and he plays roller hockey three or four nights a week. Steve also enjoys traveling and sharing new experiences with friends and family.

Community Leadership

From 2010-2013 and again in 2016-2017, Steve was a volunteer teacher at the Central American Resource Center. He taught U.S. history and civics to permanent residents preparing to take the U.S. citizenship exam.

Pro Bono - Immigration

Steve has volunteered his time to provide representation to unaccompanied minors in immigration court.

Steve helped establish the firm’s relationship with Kids in Need of Defense (KIND), a national organization that pairs pro bono attorneys with unaccompanied minors in the immigration system. He has handled a number of KIND cases and is still in touch with his first KIND client, who graduated high school and now works in the local community.

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The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.Past results afford no guarantee of future results. Every case is different and must be judged on its own merits.

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